Hold on to your breakfast trays, because former McDonald’s executive chef and TikToker Mike Harach (@chefmikeharacz) just made a glowing revelation about McDonald’s breakfast sausage. Haracz’s video, “Former #McDonalds Chef Shows Us Where to Buy Breakfast Sausage,” has been gaining views, with him hitting 1 million views as of Saturday.
“McDonald’s breakfast sausage. Want to buy it from the store? I’m a corporate chef at McDonald’s, so I have the answer,” Haratz says. He explains how he did his homework, comparing ingredients and nutritional information from McDonald’s and other brands. Big reveal? Walmart Great Value Pork Breakfast His sausage patty is a close relative of McDonald’s own sausage. The basic ingredients are the same, he says, but the fat content is a little higher and the preservatives have been tweaked a bit. What is the verdict on Huarache after tasting it? It’s quite close to McDonald’s.
TikTokers are eating this up and putting their own spin on it. One user shared the exact recipe for Sausage Egg McMuffins and wrote, “Bay’s English Muffins, Great Value Sausage Party, and Great Value Deluxe American Cheese Slices make them very similar to McMuffin clones. “There is,” he commented.
Another TikToker steps up her game and opts for Aldi ingredients for a gourmet twist. “I use Aldi’s frozen sausage patties, Bay’s English muffins, pasture-raised eggs, and Aldi’s premium American cheese,” they said. “It’s much better and cheaper than McDonald’s.”
Additionally, there are pleas for quality improvements. “Chef at work, please tell me to use Dean sausage!!!!” That would be so good. Not a fan of Mickey D’s sausage. ”
In this digital age, home cooks are the new rock stars of the culinary world. More than just fun facts, Haracz’s videos are kitchen hacks and peeks behind the curtain at the secrets of McDonald’s flavor.
These TikTok hacks are a treasure trove for anyone looking to recreate their favorite fast food at home. Why go to the drive-thru when you can clone a McMuffin in your own kitchen? After all, you can get all the delicious things for less money.
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There are plenty of other social media users who are quick to share their favorite ducks from the popular fast food. One TikTok user documented a trip to Walmart where he bought a bunch of authentic-looking items, including Burger King’s Hershey’s Sunday Pie, Starbucks’ Banana His Bread, and Chick-fil-A Sauce. others.
Popular fast food TikToker @jordan_the_stallion8 is also constantly sharing his recipe secrets, allowing people to make their favorite dishes at home. One of his was Chick-fil-A’s favorite nuggets. Pair it with the aforementioned Great Value Dipping Sauce and you’ll finally be able to enjoy the delicious chicken flavor you love on Sundays.
As always, TikTok is a hot spot for clever food hacks. Haracz’s announcement is just the latest in a series of game-changing home cooking trends. Want to bring the flavors of your favorite restaurants into your kitchen without spending a fortune? Next time you’re craving McDonald’s breakfast sausage, remember Halach’s words and head to Walmart. Get English He Muffin Cheese, Eggs, and Walmart’s favorite patty to create a classic dish at a fraction of the price.
DailyDot has reached out to McDonald and Haracz via email for further comment.
*First published: December 9, 2023 at 12:00 PM CST
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Jack Alban is a freelance journalist for the Daily Dot, covering relationship trends and social media topics and how real people are reacting to them. He strives to create not-so-average viral posts by always incorporating evidence-based research, current events, and facts relevant to these stories.